Centrowitz, 26, secures first gold for USA in event since 1908 'It doesn't compare to anything else I've won in my life,' American says American Matthew Centrowitz pulled of a shock victory in the 1500m final on Saturday, stunning pre-race favourite Asbel Kiprop of Kenya to secure his country's first gold medal in the event since 1908. In the run-up to the Games few expected the 26-year-old to challenge for a medal as all the focus was on Kenya's former Olympic champion Kiprop, who had won the l...
Centrowitz, 26, secures first gold for USA in event since 1908 'It doesn't compare to anything else I've won in my life,' American says American Matthew Centrowitz pulled of a shock victory in the 1500m final on Saturday, stunning pre-race favourite Asbel Kiprop of Kenya to secure his country's first gold medal in the event since 1908. In the run-up to the Games few expected the 26-year-old to challenge for a medal as all the focus was on Kenya's former Olympic champion Kiprop, who had won the l...
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